The end of an era for a 5.3 million-mile shuttle
In short: Watch as NASA marks the retirement of space shuttle Discovery following its final mission to the International Space Station. This video captures the conclusion of a historic journey that defined American space exploration.
Space shuttle Discovery completed its 39th and final flight, landing safely at the Kennedy Space Center after traveling a total of 5.3 million miles. During its final 13-day mission (STS-133), the crew joined the International Space Station to receive a phone call from President Obama.
The video also provides context on the transition of the shuttle program, noting that the Endeavour prepared for launch while NASA honored milestones like the 10-year mark of the POC and remembered historical rockets and Gemini 8.
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